Peru was fantastic. Amazing scenery. We went from the Pacific coast over the Andes through mediterranean and alpine climates , snow covered volcanoes , then down to Cuzco. Highlights of the trip were the sand buggy in the Atacama desert - mad ! Machu Picchu at dawn, and seeing the stars on Lake Titicaca. I would definitely recommend it.

This trip looks good. I have been reading the travel books. Havana has some amazing architecture. We should see a lot of Cuba. We go away from the main tourist places. I am just sorting out what to take. Since we move every day it is best to pack light however it does seem to get chilly at night so I am taking my fleece just in case. I was going to leave it. Also I need something smart for the Tropicana night club at the end, so I am packing a pair of shoes - getting it all under 20 Kg is going to be tricky especially with all the insect repellant and sun cream !

I am so sorry to hear that you cannot go. I hope that you get well and you are able to go away somewhere in the near future. I would love to meet you on another trip. I certainly plan to be making more while I still can.